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From
$554,000
in
Plymouth, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Amenities/Resort
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671-2,543
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
Townhome condominiums for all ages, set against 75 acres of protected conservation land with walking trails, a pool and poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, fire pit, community gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Townhomes with attached garages, and one-floor living options including a plan with the primary suite, kitchen, and laundry all on the main floor. Plymouth Public Schools. Downtown waterfront dining under 10 minutes. Boston and the Cape via Route 3.
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From
$439,000
in
Halifax, MA
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Active-Adult
1-2
beds
1-2
baths
1,027-1,596 SF
sq. ft.
1-2
garage
A 55+ active adult condominium community in Halifax — 102 single-level homes inside elevator-served buildings with private decks. Featherwinds shares its grounds with a town-operated senior center and four pickleball courts. Resort-style pool, poolhouse, outdoor kitchen, firepit, raised beds Victory Gardens, a dedicated dog park, and walking paths — adjacent to the Country Club of Halifax's 18-hole golf course.

From
$559,000
in
Raynham, MA
Home Type:
Townhomes
Community Type:
Master Planned
2-3
beds
2-3
baths
1,671 - 2,830 SF
sq. ft.
2-3
garage
A riverside community designed for all ages — with single-level living options and Larkwood's signature ground-level flex rooms that adapt to a home office, guest suite, extra bedroom, or whatever life calls for next. Six floor plans across 152 homes set along the Taunton River with a kayak launch, walking trails, neighborhood parks, raised-bed gardens, a tot lot, and half-court basketball. Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District, with Routes 24 and I-495 less than ten minutes away.

FUTURE COMMUNITY IN
Nashua, NH
Home Type:
Condos
Community Type:
Master Planned
Mohawk Tannery is a landmark remediation and riverfront redevelopment in Nashua—advancing through a public-private partnership with the EPA and NH DES. The 40-acre plan includes 546 new homes (316 condos + 230 apartments) and new public amenities including parks, riverwalk access, and riverfront recreation.

Alden's Reach
in
Plymouth, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671-2,543

Featherwinds
in
Halifax, MA
Beds:
1-2
Baths:
1-2
Size:
1,027-1,596 SF

Larkwood
in
Raynham, MA
Beds:
2-3
Baths:
2-3
Size:
1,671 - 2,830 SF
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Braintree sits at one of the South Shore's most strategic intersections. Routes 3 and 93 converge here, the Red Line's southern terminus provides direct subway access to downtown Boston, and South Shore Plaza anchors the retail landscape. It is a town that has figured out how to balance suburban living with genuine urban connectivity. But that desirability creates a familiar problem for home buyers: limited new construction inventory, aging housing stock that requires significant investment to modernize, and prices that reflect proximity to Boston more than the condition of the homes themselves.
For Braintree residents—and those who work here—Thorndike Development's active communities offer a practical alternative. Three neighborhoods, each within 25 to 35 minutes of Braintree, deliver brand-newly built homes with the open floor plans, modern kitchens, energy-efficient systems, and private outdoor space that are nearly impossible to find in Braintree's existing housing inventory at comparable prices.
Braintree's median home price reflects its location premium, but much of the housing stock dates to the 1950s through 1970s. Buyers face a choice between paying top dollar for a home that needs significant updates or entering bidding wars for the rare newer listing. Moving slightly south changes the math dramatically. Thorndike communities offer homes starting from the mid-$400s to the mid-$600s, with construction standards, finishes, and square footage that would cost substantially more in Braintree or the surrounding inner-ring suburbs.
Thorndike Development has operated on the South Shore for over four decades, building more than 3,500 homes and earning 45-plus design and construction awards. The company previously built Chapman's Reach and Crown Colony in Quincy—just next door to Braintree—demonstrating a deep understanding of what South Shore buyers need. That experience now lives in three active communities, each tailored to a different buyer profile.
Alden's Reach is approximately 25 minutes south of Braintree via Route 3, located in Plymouth. This multi-generational community offers detached and attached single-family homes ranging from approximately 1,671 to 2,648 square feet, with prices starting from $569,000. Floor plans include both multi-level family homes and single-level options where the primary suite, kitchen, and living areas share one floor—ideal for buyers at any stage of life.
The community includes a pool and poolhouse, community garden, tot lot, basketball court, walking trails through conservation land, and the winding walkways and robust landscaping that define Thorndike's Traditional Neighborhood Design approach. Plymouth itself adds ocean access, restaurants, cultural events, and the Cape within easy reach.
For Braintree commuters, the Route 3 corridor moves quickly in both directions during off-peak hours, and the commuter rail stations in Kingston and Plymouth provide an alternative for days when you would rather read than drive.
Larkwood sits about 25 minutes from Braintree via Route 24, along the Taunton River in Raynham. This PRISM Award-winning community of 138 single-family attached condominiums offers floor plans from approximately 1,671 to 2,746 square feet, starting from $584,000. The standout feature is Larkwood's ground-floor flex space—an unfinished room in most plans that can become a home office, family room, guest suite, or studio, giving buyers the adaptability that fixed-layout older homes cannot provide.
Larkwood's riverside amenities include a canoe and kayak launch, walking trails, a tot lot, basketball court, community garden, and landscaped courtyards between homes. Every home includes a garage and private deck or patio. The location near Routes 24 and I-495 keeps Braintree, Boston, Providence, and the Cape all accessible.
Braintree buyers aged 55 and older should also consider Featherwinds in Halifax, about 30 minutes south via Route 3 to Route 106. This 102-home condominium community features elevator-served buildings, single-level floor plans from 1,027 to 1,596 square feet, and prices starting from $439,000. Amenities include a pool, four-season poolhouse, four pickleball courts, a community garden, dog park, and the new Halifax Senior Center being built on site. For downsizers leaving a Braintree colonial they have maintained for decades, the appeal of maintenance-free living with modern finishes is immediate.
Every Thorndike home features kitchens with stainless steel appliances, quartz or granite countertops, professionally designed cabinetry, and handset tile backsplashes. Living spaces include hardwood flooring, generous windows, and options for fireplaces, built-in shelving, and cathedral ceilings. Bathrooms are finished with designer plumbing fixtures and tile showers. Energy-efficient heating and cooling systems come standard, and a robust options program—guided by Thorndike's Director of Interior Design, Nikkie Gaitan—lets buyers personalize their home before move-in.
The company's dedicated customer service department, led by a 26-year veteran, continues to support homeowners after closing. This level of ongoing care is part of what distinguishes Thorndike from volume builders and is a major reason the company earns repeat buyers and referrals across the South Shore.
If Braintree has been your home base but the local market is not giving you what you need, Thorndike's communities represent a realistic next chapter. Schedule a visit to Alden's Reach, Larkwood, or Featherwinds and experience the difference between renovating a 60-year-old home and walking into one built for how you live today.
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